Gov. JB Pritzker seeking an extra $50 million next year to fight homelessness in Illinois

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The governor's plan to reduce homelessness is focused on addressing inequities that hurt the Black community.

CHICAGO -- Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday unveiled his plan to reduce homelessness in Illinois in the coming fiscal year, and it's focused on reducing inequities that hurt the Black community. For the fiscal year that starts July 1, Pritzker is asking for $250 million for efforts to fight homelessness under his 'Home Illinois ' initiative, a $50 million increase from funding for homelessness initiatives during the current fiscal year.

The plan includes $35 million toward court-based rental assistance, $2 million for legal aid for people in eviction court, and $13 million to reduce racial disparities in housing – including pilot programs for the formerly incarcerated and foster children.

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